Disclaimer
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The content published on HOAReview.com consists of user-generated opinions and publicly available data. It does not constitute legal, financial, real estate, or any other form of professional advice. Do not make significant financial or legal decisions based solely on information from this platform. Always conduct independent due diligence and consult qualified professionals before purchasing property or taking action in connection with an HOA dispute.
1. Information Accuracy
HOAReview.com makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of HOA profile data sourced from county assessors, state HOA registries, and other publicly available government records. However, HOA names, addresses, management companies, contact information, fee amounts, governing documents, amenities, and community boundaries change frequently and without public notice.
We do not warrant that any HOA profile data, aggregate rating, or community information on the Service is current, complete, accurate, or free from errors, omissions, or outdated information. Any HOA fee figures displayed are derived from user reports or historical public records and may not reflect current assessment amounts.
Before relying on any specific piece of information — particularly HOA contact information, current fee amounts, financial health indicators, or pending litigation — you should verify it directly with the HOA, the management company, the county recorder's office, or a licensed real estate professional with access to current HOA disclosure documents.
2. Not Professional Advice
Nothing on HOAReview.com — including review content, HOA profile data, aggregate ratings, fee comparisons, governance scores, community descriptions, or any content generated or published by the Company — constitutes or should be construed as:
- Legal advice — including advice regarding CC&R interpretation, HOA enforcement rights, homeowner legal remedies, defamation liability, or any other legal matter. No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of the Service. If you have a legal dispute with your HOA, consult a licensed attorney in your state who specializes in community association or real estate law
- Financial or investment advice — including advice regarding whether to purchase property in a specific HOA community, the adequacy of an HOA's reserve fund, the long-term trajectory of HOA fees, or the likely financial impact of any special assessment. Review aggregate ratings and fee data are informational only and do not constitute a financial analysis or investment recommendation
- Real estate advice — including advice regarding fair market value, the desirability of a specific community for your particular needs, or the suitability of any property for purchase. HOAReview.com is not a licensed real estate broker, agent, or appraiser in any jurisdiction
- Any other professional advice — including advice of an architectural, engineering, property management, insurance, tax, or any other professional nature. References to physical conditions, maintenance issues, or infrastructure concerns in user reviews reflect individual residents' subjective observations and are not professional assessments
HOAReview.com is an information resource that aggregates community reviews and publicly available HOA data to assist homeowners and prospective buyers in their independent research. It is one tool among many. No information on the platform substitutes for professional due diligence.
3. Due Diligence Reports
When purchasing property in an HOA community, you are typically entitled under state law to receive official HOA disclosure documents before closing. These documents — which may include the CC&Rs, bylaws, rules and regulations, reserve study, most recent financial statements, current budget, pending litigation disclosures, and meeting minutes — provide authoritative information that no review platform can replicate.
HOAReview.com reviews are a supplement to, not a substitute for, these official disclosures. We strongly recommend that prospective buyers:
- Request all legally required HOA disclosure documents from the seller and review them thoroughly before waiving any contingency period
- Order a professional HOA document review from a qualified real estate attorney or HOA document review service if you are unfamiliar with interpreting financial statements and reserve studies
- Ask specifically about: the current reserve fund balance and percent-funded status; any pending or threatened litigation involving the HOA; any special assessments approved or under consideration; and any known deferred maintenance items
- Attend an HOA board meeting before closing, if permitted, to observe governance practices firsthand
- Speak directly with current residents — HOAReview.com reviews are a starting point for that conversation, not an endpoint
4. Third-Party Content — Section 230
The reviews, ratings, comments, and other user-generated content published on HOAReview.com are the opinions and experiences of the individual users who submitted them. HOAReview, LLC is an interactive computer service provider as defined by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230.
Under 47 U.S.C. § 230(c)(1), HOAReview, LLC is not treated as the publisher or speaker of user-generated content. The Company is not responsible for the accuracy, truthfulness, completeness, or legality of any user review. The user who submitted the content is solely responsible for it. HOAReview.com does not independently verify the factual claims made in user reviews beyond screening for compliance with our Review Guidelines.
User-generated content reflects individual residents' subjective experiences and perceptions, which may differ substantially from those of other residents of the same community, from official HOA records, or from objective fact. The presence of a review on the platform does not constitute an endorsement of its content by HOAReview.com. Negative reviews reflect the experiences and opinions of the reviewer; they do not constitute a finding of fact by HOAReview.com.
HOAs, management companies, or individuals who believe a published review contains false statements of fact should submit a formal dispute through our Legal & Abuse Reports form at /legal/contact rather than relying on this disclaimer as a basis for removal. We investigate all properly submitted content disputes.
5. External Links
The Service may contain links to external websites and resources, including county assessor databases, state HOA registry portals, management company websites, government housing agencies, and other third-party sources. These links are provided for informational convenience only.
HOAReview.com has no control over the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of linked third-party websites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its operator. External websites are governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
In particular, links to county assessor records, HOA management portals, or state registry databases are provided to help you access authoritative primary sources. The accuracy and currency of data on those government sites is outside our control. Always confirm that the records you are viewing are current and pertain to the correct property or HOA entity.
6. Reliance on Information
Any reliance you place on information obtained through the Service — whether in HOA profiles, user reviews, aggregate ratings, fee comparisons, community descriptions, or any other content — is strictly at your own risk. The Company expressly disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, or adverse consequence — financial, legal, or otherwise — arising from your reliance on information from the Service.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HOAREVIEW, LLC AND ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE — INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RELATING TO REAL ESTATE PURCHASE DECISIONS, HOA DISPUTES, INVESTMENT LOSSES, OR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS — EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This disclaimer does not affect any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws that cannot be excluded by contract. If any limitation in this disclaimer is held unenforceable in your jurisdiction, the remaining limitations remain in full force.
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